Patents by Inventor Mac W. Orcutt

Mac W. Orcutt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Structured protein product
    Patent number: 9907322
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Eduardo Godinez, Izumi Mueller, Mac W Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller
  • PROTEIN COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN RESTRUCTURED MEAT AND FOOD PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140170283
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: MATTHEW K. MCMINDES, EDUARDO GODINEZ, IZUMI MUELLER, MAC W. ORCUTT, PATRICIA A. ALTEMUELLER
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat and food products
    Patent number: 8685485
    Abstract: This invention relates to a protein containing composition, comprising; a protein composition, wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition contains at least about 15 weight % of large pieces including protein fibers at least about 4 centimeters long, protein strands at least about 3 centimeters long, and protein chunks at least about 2 centimeters long and wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition has a shear strength of at least about 1400 grams. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the protein composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller, Eduardo Godinez
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat
    Patent number: 8529976
    Abstract: The invention provides protein compositions containing structured protein products having protein fibers that are substantially aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Eduardo Godinez, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Enriched Meat Compositions
    Publication number: 20120315365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing a meat composition with a quantity of long chain fatty acids. Specifically, the meat composition comprises a quantity of stearidonic acid enriched soybean ingredient that imparts improved nutritional quality with a quantity of long chain fatty acids, but retains the mouthfeel, flavor, odor, and other sensory characteristics associated with typical meat compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Seok Lee, Candice Lucak, Mac W. Orcutt
  • Colored structured protein products
    Patent number: 8293297
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Arno Sandoval, Patricia A. Altemueller, Santiago Solorio
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat and food products
    Patent number: 7892591
    Abstract: This invention relates to a protein containing composition, comprising; a protein composition, wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition contains at least about 15 weight % of large pieces including protein fibers at least about 4 centimeters long, protein strands at least about 3 centimeters long, and protein chunks at least about 2 centimeters long and wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition has a shear strength of at least about 1400 grams. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the protein composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller, Eduardo Godinez
  • USE OF LOW PH TO MODIFY THE TEXTURE OF STRUCTURED PLANT PROTEIN PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20100166940
    Abstract: The invention provides animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. In addition, the invention provides a process for producing animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. The process comprises producing the animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions under conditions of low pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Valdomiro Valle, Mac W. Orcutt, Kurt A. Busse
  • Ground Meat and Meat Analog Compositions Having Improved Nutritional Properties
    Publication number: 20080268112
    Abstract: The invention provides ground meat and meat analog compositions having reduced fat and cholesterol. The ground meat compositions comprise a structured plant protein product and optionally meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Rolan, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Kristen J. Swenson, Colleen Conley, Mac W. Orcutt, Lamont E. Mease
  • Meat Compositions Comprising Colored Structured Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080260913
    Abstract: The invention provides animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. In particular, the meat compositions comprise colored structured protein products along with other ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Arno Sandoval, Thomas J. Mertle, Izumi Mueller, Patricia A. Altemueller, John Downey
  • Colored Structured Protein Products
    Publication number: 20080254199
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: SOLAE, LLC
    Inventors: Mac W. Orcutt, Izumi Mueller, Thomas J. Mertle, Arno Sandoval, Patricia A. Altemueller, Santiago Solorio
  • Use of Structured Plant Protein Products to Produce Emulsified Meat Products
    Publication number: 20080118607
    Abstract: The present invention provides emulsified meat products that include animal and simulated meat compositions. In addition, the invention also provides processes for producing the emulsified meat products utilizing animal meat compositions and simulated meat compositions. In the process, the simulated meat composition includes structured plant protein products that are utilized to produce an emulsified meat product with an improved texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: Arno Sandoval, Mac W. Orcutt
  • Protein composition and its use in restructured meat and food products
    Publication number: 20070269583
    Abstract: This invention relates to a protein containing composition, comprising; a protein composition, wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition contains at least about 15 weight % of large pieces comprised of protein fibers at least about 4 centimeters long, protein strands at least about 3 centimeters long, and protein chunks at least about 2 centimeters long and wherein at least about 75 weight % of the protein composition has a shear strength of at least about 1400 grams. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the protein composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Matthew K. McMindes, Izumi Mueller, Mac W. Orcutt, Patricia A. Altemueller, Eduardo Godinez